SEN Teaching Assistant

Monarch Recruitment Ltd; Lichfield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

GCA Approved Supplier

Affinity Academy CPD

Free safeguarding training

Refer a friend scheme – £200 bonus

Online pay & timesheets portal

Job summary

Monarch Education is seeking an experienced SEMH Teaching Assistant to support pupils in a specialist setting in Staffordshire, Lichfield. The role focuses on emotional regulation, behaviour management, engagement in learning and social development, working in a long-term, full-time capacity.

You will collaborate with teachers, therapists and other professionals to deliver personalised support, using PECS, Makaton and other strategies to help each pupil access learning and reach their potential.

Qualifications

• Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant qualification or relevant experience.
• Experience supporting children with SEMH.
• Experience working with pupils with autism (ASC), PMLD, behavioural management and regulating behaviour.
• Patient, caring and adaptable approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to stay calm and supportive in challenging situations.
• Genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small group support for pupils with complex needs.
• Support children with autism, communication difficulties, physical disabilities, sensory needs and medical requirements.
• Assist with implementing IEPs and personalised learning programmes.
• Encourage pupils’ independence, confidence and social development.
• Support communication using visual aids, PECS, Makaton or other strategies.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, parents and staff.
• Assist with personal care and mobility support where required.
• Promote a safe, inclusive and nurturing learning environment.

Skills

SEMH experience

Autism support

Behaviour management

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Level 2/3 TA qualification

Job description

Location: Lichfield
Pay Rate: £95 – £130 per day (depending on experience)
Contract Type: Long-term, Full-time
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday

Make a Lasting Impact on Young Lives

Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant with a passion for supporting children with SEMH?

Do you have experience working with pupils who require additional support with emotional regulation, behaviour management, engagement in learning, and social development?

Monarch Education is seeking a compassionate and dedicated SEMHteaching assistant to join a specialist educational setting in Staffordshire, Lichfield. This rewarding long-term opportunity is ideal for someone who is committed to helping children overcome barriers to learning and achieve their individual potential in a safe, nurturing environment.

The Role

As a Social Emotional and Mental Health Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with pupils who require highly personalised support throughout the school day. You’ll play a vital role in helping students access learning, develop independence, build confidence, and achieve meaningful progress both academically and socially.

Working alongside teachers, therapists, and other support professionals, you will contribute to creating positive learning experiences tailored to each pupil’s unique needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small group support for pupils with a range of complex learning needs.
• Support children with autism, communication difficulties, physical disabilities, sensory processing needs, and medical requirements.
• Assist with implementing individual education plans (IEPs) and personalised learning programmes.
• Encourage pupils’ independence, confidence, and social development.
• Support communication using visual aids, PECS, Makaton, or other communication strategies where appropriate.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils, parents, and staff.
• Assist with personal care and mobility support where required.
• Promote a safe, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment.

What We’re Looking For

We welcome applications from candidates who have:

• A Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification, or relevant experience.
• Previous experience supporting children or young people with SEMH
• Experience working with pupils with autism (ASC), profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD), behavioural management and regulating behaviour
• A patient, caring, and adaptable approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• The ability to remain calm and supportive in challenging situations.
• A genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs.

Experience as a Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, SEN Support Worker, Care Worker, Residential Support Worker, Healthcare Assistant, or Youth Worker is highly desirable.

Why Join This School?

• Long-term, full-time opportunity within a specialist setting.
• Supportive leadership team and experienced multidisciplinary staff.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children with additional needs.
• Access to specialist SEND training and ongoing professional development.
• A rewarding and varied role where no two days are the same.

Benefits of Working with Monarch Education:

• GCA Approved Supplier
• opportunity to enhance your CPD portfolio through our Affinity Academy
• free Safeguarding training
• refer a friend scheme – £200 bonus (you can make unlimited referrals)
• online portal to manage your pay and timesheets

Important Information:

• All pay rates provided are inclusive of rolled up holiday pay.
• Equal Opportunities – Monarch
• Affinity Workforce Solutions and Monarch Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and young people and expects all its temporary workers to share these commitments. As this role involves working with children on a daily basis, regulated activity is that any successful applicant’s applications will, accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to 2 employment references, an enhanced DBS check and a right to work in the UK check.
• This vacancy is based in the United Kingdom. Monarch Education operate in the UK and can only process applications from candidates who are currently UK residents and eligible to work in the UK. Whilst we will endeavour to contact you following your response, due to the high volume of applications we regret that this cannot always be possible. If you have not had notification from us within 30 days please take your application as not being successful this time but we will keep your details on file for future opportunities.

#SEPMONSEN